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Indie Guitar Tone: 1980s

The defining indie guitar tones of the 1980s. Gear breakdowns, key artists (Thurston Moore, Johnny Marr), and how to recreate each sound.

Key Artists

Tone in Context: Indie in the 1980s

The 1980s defined a generation of indie guitar tone. Explore each artist above for detailed gear breakdowns, signal chains, and budget-matched rig guides.

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